http://www.hoganstand.com/ArticleForm.aspx?ID=221217

Here we have another article highlighting the abuse the Cork footballers received through internet forum attacks

There wasn't much being slung at them on HS...

It must have been coming from the PROC site?

Either way... I'm surprised that internet forums are able to have that sort of impact on an Inter county team and it's management

You just don't know who might be reading your words...

So just in case.. Kev Mc.. I think you're brill altogether... and don't get me started on Paul Flynn

jimbodub (Dublin) - Posts: 20600 - 25/07/2014 13:02:28    1625812

... Jeeze the abuse was certainly not coming from the HS Cork page... just had a look

Tumble weeds and sparrow farts galore.

It must have been the infamous PROC website....

jimbodub (Dublin) - Posts: 20600 - 25/07/2014 13:09:00    1625816

While I never seen a whole lot either, I think this should serve as a reminder to people that when they purposely misrepresent the truth and post things about an opposing player or group of players that they know isn't true, just to get a reaction out of some other poster etc, they should remember these are real people.

TheMaster (Mayo) - Posts: 16187 - 25/07/2014 13:15:08    1625819

Cork lads here are all sound. There was one eijit who sems to have left. PROC has some prize fools on it who seem to do nothing othe than abuse their own and other players. You would think the Cork footballers had gone out deliberatley to be beaten by Dublin and Kerry!

hurlingdub (Dublin) - Posts: 6978 - 25/07/2014 13:27:45    1625823

Unfortunately the abuse is part and parcel of being a Cork footballer lads, although this time it was way over the top. probably due to the fact that the performance was so inept,in their own backyard also.

bloodandbandage (Cork) - Posts: 273 - 25/07/2014 13:41:46    1625831

It wasn't what I would call a committed Cork display by any means though..

ziggy320001 (Meath) - Posts: 2432 - 25/07/2014 13:45:39    1625837

Unfotlrtunately the footballers are open to more abuse than their hurling counterparts. Ok you might prefer one more than the other but dont abuse or scoff those who prefer the other.

batterburger (Cork) - Posts: 161 - 25/07/2014 15:14:01    1625880

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While I never seen a whole lot either, I think this should serve as a reminder to people that when they purposely misrepresent the truth and post things about an opposing player or group of players that they know isn't true, just to get a reaction out of some other poster etc, they should remember these are real people.

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Indeed it should TheMaster. Indeed it should.

Joxer (Dublin) - Posts: 4700 - 25/07/2014 15:46:21    1625890

I was in the covered stand for the game. no real abuse at the game only a kind of here we go again.

The whole PROC thing is a bit childish and ridiculous to be honest and I wouldn't be taking must notice of it

The_Bull (Cork) - Posts: 248 - 25/07/2014 15:52:29    1625891

No sympathy for them to be honest. Its part and parcel of being involved in any team these days.

crossfieldball (Galway) - Posts: 650 - 25/07/2014 16:17:25    1625906

I wonder too why players even bother getting offender particularly if its an anon poster etc. People are either more abusive or players more sensitive, either seems part of the gig.

arock (Dublin) - Posts: 4896 - 25/07/2014 17:32:16    1625940

Said it before lads/lassies, some players pay this site a visit now and then!

realdub (Dublin) - Posts: 8592 - 25/07/2014 18:38:58    1625952

From what I have been told the abuse did not occur on any fourm, but was posted directly on the twitter pages of individual Cork players. A new low in low.

Midleton (Cork) - Posts: 643 - 25/07/2014 18:48:42    1625957

I'm really not sure what their talking about. Some of the abuse sent directly to the players on twitter etc. was way over the top but bringing forums into it is ridiculous. Firstly there was no sort of personal abuse of any player on them I saw and secondly if they're going to places like the PROC looking for sympathy it's a waste of time. Obviously they can't avoid it on social networks but there's absolutely no need for them to be going onto forums and start getting offended over what people are saying, just stay off them.

RebelCork (Cork) - Posts: 789 - 25/07/2014 18:59:57    1625963

I'm really not sure what their talking about. Some of the abuse sent directly to the players on twitter etc. was way over the top but bringing forums into it is ridiculous. Firstly there was no sort of personal abuse of any player on them I saw and secondly if they're going to places like the PROC looking for sympathy it's a waste of time. Obviously they can't avoid it on social networks but there's absolutely no need for them to be going onto forums and start getting offended over what people are saying, just stay off them.

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You get what you get on Twitter. If you subscribe and are in the public domain then expect abuse at some stage. Simple as that. Moderated forums are generally balanced enough but some players need their egos massaged regularly and will always take offence to negative comments. If you don't like what you see on forums the. don't go on them.

Joxer (Dublin) - Posts: 4700 - 25/07/2014 19:27:47    1625978

Joxer, being a county player does not give some anonymous pr1ck a license to abuse them! You can be sure they would not say it to their face. And The Master is correct. There are real people behind names on the internet and Twitter. If you would not say something to someone when they are standing on front of you then don't say it by text. I know we all have our moments here but in general it is civilized.

hurlingdub (Dublin) - Posts: 6978 - 25/07/2014 20:30:13    1626002

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Joxer, being a county player does not give some anonymous pr1ck a license to abuse them! You can be sure they would not say it to their face. And The Master is correct. There are real people behind names on the internet and Twitter. If you would not say something to someone when they are standing on front of you then don't say it by text. I know we all have our moments here but in general it is civilized.

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Unfortunately it comes with the territory HD. Twitter is a curse and is used by 'celebs' to give themselves a higher sense of self-importance. If you hold yourself in such high esteem that you invite the world to follow your every move, from the colour of jocks that you put on in the morning to the length of time that you spent on the big white telephone on a Sat night after a session, then you are open to abusive comments and must live with that. I'm not saying it's right at all, didn't read the abuse in this case, but if you're in the public domain it's the price you pay unfortunately. Some players possibly overreacting but would like to see the posts/tweets in question.

Joxer (Dublin) - Posts: 4700 - 25/07/2014 20:59:48    1626008

http://www.hoganstand.com/ArticleForm.aspx?ID=221517

More reports of abuse...

jimbodub (Dublin) - Posts: 20600 - 29/07/2014 16:14:56    1628029

I heard no abuse at the match. I heard a lot of grumbles and a lot of people were leaving early having regretted paying to come in to see us been beaten out the gate by Kerry.

On here the criticism was not personal though some of the statements were a bit over the top and ridiculous. They came from non- Cork people mostly (they were few and far between it has to be said).

Whatever about the abuse, Sunday provides a brilliant opportunity to prove everybody wrong. Come out fighting and show people what stuff you are really made off. There are still potentially up to three chances to do that this year. That would be the best way to silence the clowns.

bennybunny (Cork) - Posts: 3917 - 29/07/2014 16:54:22    1628055

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http://www.hoganstand.com/ArticleForm.aspx?ID=221517

More reports of abuse...

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Interesting to see him state that he has 'had a few brief conversations' with people. So did he take some verbals from fellow Meath people or were these Twitter spats? Completely unwarranted. These guys are virtually professional yet unpaid. People abusing these guys have no understanding of players, or their family's, commitment to the game and county.

Joxer (Dublin) - Posts: 4700 - 29/07/2014 18:19:33    1628100